Assistant Principal - Inclusion (SENDCo)EDV/2026/GSA/50535

Overview

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

George Salter Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious, values-driven and highly skilled Assistant Principal for Inclusion (SENDCo) to join the Senior Leadership Team in September 2026. This is a pivotal role for a leader who believes passionately in inclusion and is committed to ensuring that every young person, regardless of need or starting point, can succeed. As Assistant Principal, - Inclusion (SENDCo), you will provide strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND across the academy, shaping an inclusive culture where high expectations and appropriate support go hand in hand. You will have overall responsibility for SEND provision and will act as the academy’s designated SENDCo.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic development and day-to-day management of SEND and inclusion across the academy
• Fulfilling the statutory duties of the SENDCo in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Overseeing provision for students with SEND needs and those requiring additional or alternative support
• Ensuring high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning through staff training, coaching and support
• Working closely with pastoral leaders, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning
• Using data and evaluation to monitor impact and drive continuous improvement
• Contributing to whole-school leadership, self-evaluation and improvement planning as a member of SLT

About The Academy

George Salter Academy is a friendly, happy and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community. We are a vibrant and inclusive secondary school and sixth form in Sandwell, West Midlands. We are driven by our core values of Ambition, Belief, and Courage, and are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background. As a member of our staff, you’ll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to fostering a challenging yet nurturing learning environment. George Salter Academy is a cornerstone of the local community, actively engaging with parents, businesses, and organisations.

About You

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner with a strong moral purpose
• Has significant experience of SEND and inclusion in a secondary school setting
• Holds the NASENCO or NPQ SENCO qualification
• Has a secure understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice
• Is resilient, reflective and solutions-focused
• Is able to build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, families and external professionals
• Is committed to equity, inclusion and safeguarding

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

To discuss the position or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Head of School, Rupi Bellingham, via e-mail at R.Bellingham@georgesalter.com.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 1st March 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th March 2026. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To apply for the role, please submit an application via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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